Category Archives: Calls to Action

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa

Posted on December 9, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

IPP Report on Fixing Healthcare in Iowa Iowa Policy Project senior research consultant Colin Gordon has issued a  new report for the IPP, “Prescriptions and Placebos: Fixing Health Care in Iowa.”To view the report, see:<http://www.iowafiscal.org/2006docs/061127-health-full-format.pdf&gt; To view the executive summary, … Continue reading →

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The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies”

Posted on November 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies” By Sam Garchik The CMDP is currently taking “The Falsies,” a list of 14 slick moves companies or government organizations puled on the public to hide shameful actions. I guess it's … Continue reading →

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Make GOTV calls from home

Posted on November 1, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Make GOTV Calls From Home By Tom Hughes, Democracy for America  Got a phone? Then you have what you need to help win this election. We're in a dead heat — over 40 Congressional races are ranked as “toss-ups.” But … Continue reading →

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Voting Raises Concerns Before Election Day

Posted on November 1, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Voting Raises Concerns Before Election Day By Iowans for Voting Integrity Dear Iowa Voter, Reports from early voting in Texas and Florida remind us of why we are so concerned about unaccountable, paperless voting machines. Please call 1-866-OURVOTE (http://ourvote.org) on … Continue reading →

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Culver Needs Your Help in Poll, IA Press Puts Dems on Air, and John Kerry Decides to Pony Up (After Much Name Calling)

Posted on October 26, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Culver Needs Your Help in Poll, IA Press Puts Dems on Air, and John Kerry Decides to Pony Up (After Much Name Calling). By Sam Garchik First off, the Muscatine Journal is sponsoring a gubernatorial poll. Go to their … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Ad!

Posted on October 25, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

How to Make Your Own Ad! By the Sunlight Foundation A new poll last week from CNN shows that half of all Americans believe most members of Congress are corrupt. If they are right, it is our responsibility as citizens … Continue reading →

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One More Push for Letters to the Ed

Posted on October 24, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

One More Push for Letters to the Ed By Rapid Response Dear All, We need lots of letters on this issue over the remaining 2 weeks of the campaign: Jim Leach has adopted Dave Loebsack's solution for the occupation of Iraq. … Continue reading →

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Help Get More Money for Iowa Dems from John Kerry

Posted on October 22, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Help Get More Money for Iowa Dems from John Kerry By Rapid Response Fact: John Kerry is apparently sitting on over $8 million in cash, much of it from 2004.  Fact: Control of the Senate is within the Democrats' … Continue reading →

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Good work with Iowa Press, Keep up the Pressure!

Posted on October 21, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Good work with Iowa Press, Keep up the Pressure! By Rapid Response Dear All, Thanks to everyone who recently contacted Iowa Press and/or threatened them with membership withdrawal.  It worked for the 2nd district!  Dave Loebsack will appear with Jim … Continue reading →

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Letter from IDP Chair Pederson About Yet Another Republican Attack Group “Iowans for Agriculture”

Posted on October 19, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Letter from IDP Chair Pederson About Yet Another Republican Attack Group “Iowans for Agriculture” By Sally Pederson, Chair of the IDP Friends, Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your television, along comes yet another unaccountable … Continue reading →

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